Parole Staff Technician 2

Reference #: 4592495

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to employ your outstanding communication and analytical skills with the Commonwealth? The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail to join our team as a Parole Staff Technician 2. This work involves the analysis of Department of Corrections (DOC) release actions, as well as providing administrative support. Do not miss out on this opportunity, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!NOTE: Senate Bill 411 merged the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole. This position is within the Department of Corrections.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will utilize your advanced analytical ability when reviewing DOC release actions to assist in entering and removing offenders from the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN). You will also implement and maintain case control systems for extradition purposes, review and prioritize incoming correspondence, and provide other administrative support duties within Bureau of Central Services. In addition, you will offer guidance and technical assistance to criminal justice professionals, probation and parole staff, offenders, and advocates on delinquency and extradition rules.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment (37.50 hours per week)

Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday - Friday, with 45-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days a week after sufficient training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of 50,836.00 (before taxes).

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Parole Staff Technician 1; or

Four years of clerical experience that included one year in the interpretation and analysis of sentences and case information of criminal offenders; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that included one year in the interpretation and analysis of sentences and case information of criminal offenders.Special Requirement:

You must obtain Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification within three months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.Other Requirements:

You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation.How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the min mum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or:

your score may be lower than deserved.

you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.